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Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Medications

Medications

No medications are specifically approved for the treatment of CFS. However, some may be useful for specific symptoms or in cases where CFS may have a specific cause. Doctors generally use combinations of drugs to accomplish specific goals, such as medication at night to improve sleep and medication in the morning to improve cognition and energy. Treatment is very individualized.

Mild Pain Relievers

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Patients with CFS may find relief using NS...

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Expert & Community Posts

Grass Pollen Season: Some Common Misconceptions

By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

"Doc, I think I'm allergic to cottonwood tree. Every summer I start sneezing my head off when those... Read more »

Tips for Avoiding Outdoor Asthma Triggers This Spring

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

When you have asthma, your body overreacts to certain substances or situations and produces... Read more »

Alternative Treatment: Bees!

By Cathee McKeown , Health Expert

Sometimes it can be overwhelming to think about all of the different options available for... Read more »

Can Allergy Shots Help?

By Fred Little , Health Expert

Asthma and allergy shotsIn this entry, I would liketo comment on whether immunotherapy (allergy... Read more »

Treating Allergies With Allergy Shots

By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

Hi, I hope everyone is having a good spring. Last time I wrote about being tested for... Read more »

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Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents

Managing AsthmaThe more allergies a child has, the more severe the asthma. Making lifestyle changes to reduce allergy attacks and other triggers is extremely important.Indoor ProtectionHouse dust is... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: Highlights

In 2006, the FDA approved a generic version of the nasal steroid spray fluticasone (Flonase).In 2005, montelukast (Singulair) was approved for relief of indoor allergies. The... Read more »

Asthma Management and Control

Managing AsthmaAvoidance or control of the triggers that lead to asthma attacks is as much a priority as treatment of the disease.Indoor ProtectionControlling Pets. Patients who already have pets and... Read more »

Encephalitis: Viral: Prevention

PreventionThe risk for mosquito-born infections is highest between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes feed. A good insect repellent is very helpful in reducing the risk for vector-borne disease. The most... Read more »

Adult Asthma Causes

CausesAsthma has dramatically risen worldwide over the past decades, particularly in developed countries, and experts are puzzled over the cause of this increase. The mechanisms that cause asthma are... Read more »

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